West Kilimanjaro Traning Camp

A 14 day journey for small groups (4 to 12) which involves training with elite local athletes in incredible terrain, visits and walks in local villages and beautiful countryside, game drives to some of the most spectacular parks in Africa. Wake up in our camp each morning with views of Kilimanjaro, clear mountain air, fresh food and great company, what more could you need for the perfect running holiday?!

Day 1 – Arrive Kilimanjaro International or Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airports where you will be met by a Tanzania Journeys representative and transferred to our West Kilimanjaro camp.

Day 2 – 7 Based at our West Kilimanjaro Training Camp. Up to two training runs per day tailored specifically to your standard and running goals.
Three meals a day with timings and nutritional content of meals tailored to bring optimal benefit for training athletes. Each day there is an opportunity to go on a trip or walk.

Day 2 – Visit to local village

Day 3 – Walk in local area

Day 4 – Game in Arusha National Park

Day 5 – Forest Walk

Day 6 – Visit to Moshi YMCA – Pool Training Session

Day 7 – Early morning training run – start of safari
Afternoon Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Stay Migunga Forest Tented Lodge – evening village run

Day 8 – Early morning long run/walk to shore of Lake Manyara
Game drive to Lake Manyara National Park
Overnight Gibbs Farm

Day 9 – Early morning run in hills around Gibbs Farm
Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Late afternoon head back to training camp in West Kilimanjaro.

Day 10 – 14 Based at camp with two training runs a day

Day 10 – Rest day

Day 11 – Trip to Arusha

Day 12 – Walk in local area

Day 13 – Trip to Marangu Cultural programme

Day 14 – Final day at camp – transfer to Kilimanjaro or Nairobi for flight home

Includes
Food and drink on camp (Alcohol not included)
Full board safari as stated
4 game drives as stated including park fees
Transfers from Nairobi or Kilimanjaro Airports
Daily walks and excursions with 100kms of camp

It must be stressed that this is a sports training camp, not a luxury hotel with swimming pools, room service and the rest. You will be looked after very well and have the time of your life, but not waited on hand and foot. It is a holiday for runners who love to run, experience a new culture, to make new friends and the great outdoors!

COMBINE THIS HOLIDAY WITH:
KILIMANJARO MARATHON – FEBRUARY
MOUNT MERU MARATHON – AUGUST
KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN CLIMB
ZANZIBAR BEACH HOLIDAY

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